*Junpei rolls up and notices the man, heeling up to him Yo! Whatcha doing there!

Oi Junpei

*is walking by* Oh, hey aoi!

*Junpei turns around and sees the guy, waving Yo! Haven't seen you around! What's your name! In fact how do you know my name! Am I that famous already?

Oh, nothing much. Just viewing the eclipse. The totality should be coming up in a minute or so. And as for you... *He looks in Bona's general direction, although the glasses he wears make him essentially blind* Are you sure you're referring to the right person?

*Hibki walks up* What's going on here? Something doesn't feel right here.

Huh! The eclipse is cool! Only happens once every now and then! I wonder if anything strange will happen! *Junpei then puts on his special glasses and watches the Sun, waiting

*Hibki puts on the glasses as well* I mean, isn't the eclipse in America?

*puts on glasses*

You know, in some cultures, people thought of strange reasons for solar eclipses. Such as the sun itself being eaten by a large serpent. *He begins rambling a little, looking back up at the sun.* I'm not surprised. Such an event is out of the ordinary. And in a place like this... *He smiles and snaps his fingers, just as the moon shifts into place* It's a peak for magic. *His arms suddenly fall limp, as shadowy tendrils- no, snake heads- appear, attatched to a black humanoid standing behind him.*

*Friggin drops a meteor on the sun*

*It hits the sun, burning up in the vastness of space. Impressive if the moon weren't blocking it.*

Well isn't this the Nexus? This place is weirder than the dark hour! *Junpei then jumps back at the snakes, wielding a baseball bat Okay! Something strange is definitely happening

Alright then, I'm giving the benefit of doubt here, explain yourself now. I'm not looking for a fight.

It's simple. *The humanoid speaks from one of its snake heads, patting Aoi with a black, clawed hand.* With the eclipse active, I'm actually able to take a physical form without hijacking Aoi here. It's an event even I wasn't expecting, but... I'm taking full advantage of it so I can take control of this place.

What do you mean control?

If your planning to hurt someone ill have to stpp you right here and now! Nobody is gonna get through Da Man today!

You know, possessing others. Absolute command. It's kind of my whole gimmick here. *He waves a hand lazily*

But go ahead and try. I'll be ready. *He stops patting Aoi, although a few black tendrils are attatched to the human's body*

So you plan to bring peace by making everyone you?

(Eizen land on the ground nearby in a flurry of wind.) Aye, did I hear that right? Your trying to restrict people's freedom. Don't suppose That's exclude my crew, would it?

To an extent. I control everyone, bring everyone happiness. And yes, I suppose it does, Blonde Hair.

Yeah, I'm not letting that happen. I like my free will. I thought you were pretty cool but if I have to take you down I will.

Understandable. Let's just get this over with so I can move on. *The snake heads spread out, hissing*

Yeah, no way I'm letting that happen! Get ready for a fight then! *Junpei then adjusts his cap, swinging his bat around, raring to go

Junpei, just charge and act like your normal self. I have a plan

(Eizen sighs and gets into a fighting stance.) Really could have avoided this, you know. But my crew means everything to me and to keep them free I'll go to any cost.

Alright! Let's go Trismegetus! *Junpei then uses his evoker, summoning Trismegetus who grabs him and charges the snakes, they both crash into the snakes in a blaze of fire

*Typhoeus's snake heads get in position as they prepare for battle.* *Player turn!*

ooc: I'll count that early Junpei post in the update :3

Ooc: rip

Well, guess it's time we get formalities out of the way. I'm Eizen, first mate of the Aifread pirated and a reaper. All who face me must also face death! (Eizen charges towards the mass of snakes before stopping short and forming a green circle on the ground.) Malak Art: Wind Lance! (Eizen summons forth a blade of wins to fly forward at the snakes dealing single target heavy wind based damage.)

*Hibki backs up and watches, almost as if he's waiting*

*Typhoeus's heads recoil at the flames, but they aren't damaged much. The wind blade, rather than slice him, heals his burns.* Maragidyne! *The attack only hurts Eizen, since it misses Hibki and Junpei nulls it. Typhoeus nods to himself.* And a Maziodyne! *Due to bad luck, it only hits Junpei.* Player turn! Turns till eclipse end: 3

Gah! This hurts! *Junpei gets shocked by the lightning but stands his ground, summoning his persona Trismegetus! Vorpal blade! *Trismegetus then flys out at high speeds, slashing away with its razor sharp wings, slicing through the air, leaving an after image of itself before disappearing

(Eizen tries to block the fire with his arms, but is knocked back.) Damn, seems like wind won't do much good. Then I'll just have to really on my fists. (Eizen rushes forward with a burst on wind and tries to approach the humanoid body to deal a fierce uppcut strike.)

*While the other two are fighting Hibki summons his sword and tries to slice at one of the tendrils connecting Typheous to Aoi*

*The snakes hiss in pain, with many heads being chopped off. However, they grow back. One of the regrown snakes dives down to replace the sliced-off tendril.* (7700/8000) Skill Mirror! *The snakes' eyes gleam, but Typhoeus doesn't attack.* Player turn!

ooc: forgot to add this ic: *As Aizen charges, a few of the snakes wrap around him and toss him aside*

Disconnect the tendrils! *Hibki slices at the next tendril* He can't replace them forever!

Turns till eclipse end: 2

Ah! Alright! Good thinking! Trismegetus! Deathbound! *Junpei then summons his persona, as it falls to the ground, and spins in a whirlwind drill directly into the floor, causing a wave of physical energy to come out, slashing away at the floor, specifically aimed at the tendrils

(Eizen stands back up and brushes himself off.) Fighting does like this isn't really my specialty. I'm still not done yet, though. (A orange circle appears around Eizens feet as he holds his fist up.) Malak Art: Grand Quake! (Eizen punches the ground as large cracks begin forming and the earth around the mass of snakes trembles.)

*The tendrils become sliced off, but just before the last one is taken down, Typhoeus picks up Aoi.* (7400/8000) Skill Mirror activate! Deathbound! *While more snakes grab Aoi, some slam into the ground, hitting everyone with a shockwave.* Attack! *One snake snaps at Hibki for a regular attack.* Malak Art: Grand Quake! *Finally, another group of snakes hits the ground as Typhoeus prepares to cast the spell Eizen is charging* Player turn! Turns till eclipse end: 1

Ugh! That hurts! Don't use skills! *Hibiki slices at another tendril* This hurts doesn't it!

Woah! This doesn't look good! Time for a few buffs! Let's go Trismegetus! Marakuja! *Junpei summons Trismegetus and the gem on his helmet shines blue, covering all party members in a blue glow, raising their defense

(The circle around Eizen' s feat disappear as large pillars of rock begin rising around the snake and trying to pierce many of the snakes heads at once. The shockwave knocks Eizen back into a wall as he staggers to hold his ground.) Looks like I may be in a little over my head. (Eizen brings his hands up to guard the next incoming attack.)

*Typhoeus curls his body around Aoi to protect the tendrils, but he still takes quite a bit of damage.* (7200/8000) *The rock pillars chop of many snakes' heads, forcing Typhoeus to regrow them once again.* (6900/8000) *Typhoeus growls and digs his claws into the earth, sending his own pillars of rock out at the group. They all are hit.*

Eclipse over. *Typhoeus's form wavers and returns to Aoi's body once more, but he's clearly still in control.*

(Eizen blocks against the earth pillars as they crack against his fists.) You've caused quite a bit of trouble but now I'm going to make you pay ten fold. (Eizen rushes forward with a burst of wind in his step towards Aoi before unleashing a right hook followed by a left hook and finished with an uppercut on him.)

Well, at least we killed enough time to prevent you from doing anything. Can't you gods ever try a peaceful solution?

*Junpei gets thrown back from the rocks but stands up, quite tired and wounded Is that it? *Junpei puts up his bat and awaits for something to happen

Nope. Still got a lot of energy, just limited to this body. *He takes the first hit, but manages to weave under the other punches. He lets a black thief outfit appear, which shifts to a black and silver one.* Icarus, Assault Dive! *As he rips off his mask, a golden humanoid appears. Its silver wings spread as it charges, barely missing Eizen.* Player turn! Aoi's HP: 385/500

*Hibki is hesitant to attack* If we attack is Aoi in danger? *Hibki gaurds*

Alright! Lets finish this everyone! Junpei Art! : Flaming Rasengan! *Junpei then summons Trismegetus, who pours fire into Junpei's hands, solidifying into a ball of pure swirling fire, Junpei then runs up to Aoi, slamming the ball of fire into him, exploding on contact for heavy fire

Time for you to face the full power of the reaper. Soul burst: Draconic Drive! (Eizen's eyes begin glowing with red fire as dark wings begin forming on his back and he flies up into the air. Eizen flies away from Aki while launching an ball of exploding flames at them for severe fire damage. Eizen lands on the ground a few feet away as the wings dissipate and he returns to normal.)

ooc: Well... wow. Both of you discovered Icarus's weakness. That's what I call overkill. ic: *Aoi is engulfed by flames, yet when the smoke clears, he is somehow still standing, with black snakes coiled around him to protect him* (Aoi's HP: 1/500 Typhoeus's HP: 6200/8000) What just... *Aoi manages to speak a little before the snakes hiss, cutting him off. Icarus fades, replaced with Barong* ...Maziodyne. *Aoi's voice becomes dull as he commands the fluffy Persona. The attack only strikes Eizen.* Player turn!

(The electricity runs through Women's system shocking him.) What...kind of attack is this? (He shakes it off but is clearly not happy.) I'll make you regret that... (Eizen rushes forth with the earth cracking as he rushes forward. Eizen rushes the ground beneath Aoi causing a pillar of rock to form beneath him before striking at the snake coiling around him with a forward punch.)

Hmm, we'll need more firepower for this! Junpei Art! Flaming Clone! *Junpei then rips out a page from a manga, surrounding it with flames from Trismegetus, when the flames settle a perfect copy of Junpei jumps out, and rushes at the snakes, smashing their heads in with a bat

update

*The pillar and punch connect, but the momentum sends Aoi out of Junpei's reach.* (6000/8000) Mazi- gah, stop it! *Aoi shakes his head. The snakes hiss in annoyance* I just... Got it. Switching to Icarus. *Icarus replaces the Barong.* Listen, even if you keep attacking, Typhoeus has a Pixie with Diarahan! I got an idea, so keep him distr- ... Magarula. *Three green tornadoes are sent out at everyone, striking them with medium wind.*

Woah! What was th- *Junpei then gets cut off as he falls to the ground, dazed as hes weak to wind

(a bump. *noms sun*)

(update so Junpei can actually get up) *In their frustration, the snakes attack normally, hitting Hibki* *Player Turn!*

*Junpei gets up and dusts himself off, fixing his cap and taking his bat up into his hands again Woah! Lets see here! Trismegetus! Lets charge up! *Junpei then charges a ball of energy into his hands, the chakra spinning and solidifying, forming into a ball as the Flame Clone continues to wail on the sneks

Ugh, I guess I have to attack. *Hibki sends a holy dance at Aoi/Typheous.*

update

*The snakes take all the blows... but Typhoeus's HP is so high, I won't even bother listing it.* *Icarus struggles for a moment, but the snakes act instead, hitting Junpei and Hibki. It's almost as if they're trying to waste Icarus's turn.* Player turn!

Alright! You can do it Aoi! Ugh, I'm hurting a bit. *Hibki casts a diarama on himself*

ooc: food time, shall return very soon!

Oh I see! Come on snake dude you've got this! *Junpei then sends his clone to strike at Icarus, while he stands back, keeping the ball charged for another strike

(Eizen gets up and shakes his head. The wind hit him pretty hard. Strange since wind is one of his elements, almost as if someone else who was controlling Eizen had to leave momentarilly.) I think you need another taste of death. (Eizen' s eyes become covered in flames as he rises up into the sky with dark shadowy wings. A ball of explosive flames builds in his hands before he throws it down at Aoi and the snakes causing it to explode into severe fire upon impact.)

*The snakes block each of the blows, with the blast from Eizen being the straw that broke the figurative camel's back. They loosely wrap around Aoi, dazed, while he raises a hand* Icarus, Recarmdora! *The Persona's wings glow with a bright light before sending out a healing energy, fully restoring the party. In return, however... the snakes writhe as the spell drains their energy.* (1/8000) Now, everyone!

Time to finish this everyone! Junpei Art! Rasengan! *Junpei then summons Trismegetus with one hand as he brings out his charged orb, crackling with power, his flaming clone then grabs the figure and grapples onto it, leaving it exposed for Trismegetus to slam into it at full force, then Junpei dives in, crashing into him with a Rasengan, exploding in a fury of energy as well as flames from the clone, Junpei then gets blasted back and gets up, looking at the damage Did that do it?

update because yes

*The snakes screech and attempt to block the fire, but the Rasengan blasts them with full force. Aoi is sent flying from the blast as well, landing a ways away on the ground. That looked painful* *Battle won, it seems.*

*Junpei runs over and checks on the man Yo! Are you okay?

*No response. That Rasengan knocked him out. Kinda to be expected.*

Hmm, alright then. *Hibki checks Aoi for wounds*

*Aoi has noticible burns from all the fire attacks, but it seems Typhoeus kept the rest of the attacks from hitting him.*

Ohh, that's gotta hurt. *Hibki casts a Diarahan and follows up with a recarm to wake him up*

*Aoi groans and sits up, looking at his hands* That was... wait, that actually worked?

(smol bump)

OOC: Sorry, finally updated my phone at a bad time huh? IC: Are you okay Aoi? You're not possessed anymore right?

Apparently... Feels good to be back in my body again. "I'm still here you know. Eh, doesn't matter. You win, so I suppose I'm as good as dead." *A black snake head appears from his sleeve* "Well? All you have to do is shoo me out, and I'll fade-" *Typhoeus is cut off by... a boop to the snoot?* Shut up. You act all evil, but you don't really want to control everyone, right? "I don't-" I could feel your joy in this world. We're connected, after all. You normally hate losing, but you enjoyed that weird card game, right? And you know what? *Aoi pats the snake's head* You're just doing this for attention. You didn't want to control everyone, but wanted everyone to notice you. I've felt that way myself before. "...I... Guess this world is worth living in. You're a strange kid, you know that? Very well. I'll end this. I guess this is our... 'Persona contract'? Demon contract? Either way, my powers are yours." *With that, the snake vanishes, and a black snake-like mask appears on Aoi's face. It fades as he turns his thief suit into his normal clothes.* That... was different. *He's panting a little.*

Well, nice to see you back as you. We should get you somewhere to rest, Most likely Leblanc.

ooc: And with my paper done, I shall end things off and get some sleep ic: *Aoi nods and gets up* I'll probably go to- no, I'll do that. Let's get going. *As everyone disperses, the sun is no longer obscured* *A white crystal structure gleams in the sunlight somewhere in the Nexus...*